Accommodations
Does your child’s 504 Plan contain the best accommodations to help him concentrate and complete work at school? Would an IEP be better? What services are you legally entitled to? Get answers to all of your questions about ADHD at school here.
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IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Get an IEP: Step 8 – Map Out ADHD Accommodations
What ADHD accommodations work best in an IEP or 504 Plan? The answer depends on your child's specific...
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What To Do When the IEP Stops Working
You fought hard to secure school accommodations for your child, but now he's struggling again. Here,...
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“Don’t Let Your Child Be Saddled with Band-Aid Accommodations”
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Easy Accommodations for Kids with ADHD: Free Downloadable Card
Simple, straightforward accommodations to address your child's ADHD-related c...
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Yes, You Can Get ADHD Accommodations In College
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Sample Letters for Requesting School Accommodations
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Dear ADDitude: What Are Smart Middle School Accommodations?
"Now that my son is in 7th grade, his IEP needs to shift from a focus on behavior to academic and...
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Dear ADDitude: Is a Modified Schedule a Reasonable Accommodation?
"We'd like my son's 504 Plan to include a stipulation that his most difficult core classes be...
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Dear ADDitude: How Do I Get Teachers to Follow Accommodations?
"My son's teacher is supposed to check that he's written down assignments and prompt him to turn it...
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Dear ADDitude: Why Does the School Keep Rejecting My Accommodations?
"The accommodations I suggest for my daughter's 504 Plan keep getting shot down. Meanwhile, her...
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Dear ADDitude: What Accommodations Help with Meltdowns?
"My son is quick to react when provoked by other kids. What accommodations would help?" ADDitude...
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Dear ADDitude: What Are Good Accommodations for My Hyperactive and Sensory-Seeking Child?
Some children with ADHD engage in sensory-seeking behaviors, like pushing or pinching, that seem...
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Dear ADDitude: How Can We Get Accommodations for the SAT/ACT?
"What is the best way to request additional time for standardized tests like the SAT or ACT for a...